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Department of Communications Cuts Funding for Start-Up Accelerator: Key Insights and Reactions

November 21, 2024 Catherine Williams Business
News Context
At a glance
  • Why the Department of Communications Stopped Funding the Specialist Start-up Accelerator
  • The Department of Communications has decided to stop funding the specialist start-up accelerator.
  • The chairman of the National Digital Research Centre (NDRC) has expressed serious concerns in private letters to ministers.
Original source: businesspost.ie

Why the Department of Communications Stopped Funding the Specialist Start-up Accelerator

The Department of Communications has decided to stop funding the specialist start-up accelerator. This decision raises concerns about future support for new business ventures.

A Serious Warning from NDRC’s Chairman

The chairman of the National Digital Research Centre (NDRC) has expressed serious concerns in private letters to ministers. He warned about the potential negative impacts of this funding cut on the start-up ecosystem.

Response from Patrick Walsh of Dogpatch Labs

Patrick Walsh, the founder and CEO of Dogpatch Labs, has shared his response to the funding decision. He emphasized the importance of continued support for start-ups and the need for government backing to foster innovation and growth.